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Packard B-12 (Model 905), V-12 Engine, Circa 1916. Creator: Packard Motor Car Company
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Packard B-12 (Model 905), V-12 Engine, Circa 1916. Creator: Packard Motor Car Company
The Model 905 was the second of the early aircraft engine designs of the Packard Motor Car Company, located in Detroit, Michigan. Following the Model 299 built in 1915, Packard built three Model 905 engines between 1916 and 1917. The design of both engines followed Packards twin-six automotive engine. Packard engineers J. G. Vincent and W. B. Stout, under the observation of the U.S. Army, developed the Model 905. The Model 905 was a liquid-cooled V-12 rated at 168 kW (225 shp). Mounted on the platform of a two-ton truck for testing, the propeller projected over the rear end. The propeller thrust drove the truck forward at more than 64 km/hr (40 mph). With no muffler installed, the loud noise attracted a considerable amount of attention around the Packard factory causing the police department to order it off the streets
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This print showcases the remarkable Packard B-12 (Model 905) V-12 Engine, a true marvel of engineering from the early 20th century. Created by the esteemed Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan, this engine was a significant development following their previous Model 299 design. Developed under close observation by the U. S. Army, Packard engineers J. G. Vincent and W. B. Stout crafted this liquid-cooled V-12 engine with a power rating of an impressive 168 kW (225 shp). To test its capabilities, they mounted it on a two-ton truck platform, with the propeller extending over the rear end. The sheer force generated by the propeller thrust propelled the truck forward at speeds exceeding 64 km/hr (40 mph). However, such extraordinary power came at a cost - noise levels that attracted considerable attention around the Packard factory in Detroit. In fact, it caused such commotion that local authorities had to intervene and order it off public streets due to its lack of muffler installation. This photograph is not just an exquisite representation of technological advancement during World War I but also symbolizes innovation and progress in automotive and aviation history. Preserved as part of Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum collection, this image serves as both an educational resource for future generations and a testament to Packard Motor Car Company's pioneering spirit in propulsion technology during one of humanity's most transformative eras.
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